1971 Mercedes Benz 280SE 3.5 cabriolet
1971 Mercedes Benz 280SE 3.5 cabriolet, S/N 11102712002977, DB350 Blue (non-metallic) with parchment leather, blue convertible top, an authentic 111 chassis cabriolet, 3.5 litre V8 engine making 200hp, 4 speed column shift automatic transmission, factory Behr air conditioning, Becker Mexico radio, factory power windows, beautifully cared for older cosmetic restoration by marque specialist Robert Platz’s Precision Autoworks, extensive history file dating back two decades including complete engine overhaul, recent comprehensive servicing and sorting by Jim Cosgrove’s Old Timer Restoration Center tallying nearly $30,000, complete with tool roll and jack, owner’s manuals, original convertible top wrenches, and our beloved coco mats, the 3.5 cab coming to us from our longtime friend who has had 5, yes, five 3.5 cabs throughout the decades, built in October 1970 and one of just 801 USA examples, many boxes to check here – final year of production√ largest engine√ original colors√ impeccable condition√ panache galore√
